A Level Geography

AS Unit GEOG1 – Physical and Human Geography

Core

• Rivers, Floods and Management
• Population Change

Options

• Coastal Environments
• Energy Issues

2 hours written examination
Short and extended questions
120 marks; 4 sections (one on each topic)
AS Level – 70%

AS Unit GEOG2 – Geographical Skills

• Basic Skills
• Investigative Skills
• Cartographic Skills
• Graphical Skills
• ICT Skills
• Statistical Skills

1 hour written examination
Short answer questions.
50 marks; 2 sections (skills and fieldwork) with equal weighting given to both sections.
Skills questions are based on the 2 core units.
AS Level – 30%

A2 Unit GEOG3 – Contemporary Geographical Issues

• Contemporary Conflicts and Challenges
• Plate Tectonics and associated Hazards
• Development and Globalisation

2 hours 30 minutes written examination
Short and extended questions, plus one essay
90 marks; 3 sections (one on each topic)
A2 Level – 60%

GEOG4a – Geography Fieldwork Investigation

1 hour 30 minutes written examination
Short and extended questions 60 marks; 2 sections (skills and fieldwork) with more weighting being given to fieldwork section.
A2 Level – 40%